New one-year sugar beet contract agreed for 2022
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have today announced a one-year sugar beet contract from 2022,…
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What if time was not a constraint in agriculture? Agri-techE conference debates
Timing for the harvest this year is extremely challenging, said farmer Tom Pearson at the…
Early applications of boron and molybdenum key for OSR establishment
As 40% of OSR crops in 2020 were reportedly lacking in the micronutrient boron, growers…
Trial results show impressive return on investment with use of biological seed treatment on cereals and beans
Independent trials are demonstrating the clear benefits and significant return on investment of applying a…
DRAX and NFU partner to boost UK energy crop market
World leader in sustainable bioenergy Drax Group has teamed up with the National Farmers Union…
Herbicide supply issues put pressure on winter bean growers
With the key post emergence herbicide propyzamide expected to be in short supply this autumn…
Monkton Court Farms take delivery of the next generation haith mobile grader
Monkton Court Farms has become the latest potato grower to receive Haith’s next-generation mobile grading…
Consistency should drive seed decisions, agronomist urges
Cereal growers have difficult decisions to make about seed this autumn if their variety choices…
Impressive yields from new varieties despite stop-start harvest
Despite catchy August weather that has left many farmers with the usual harvest headaches there…
Don’t be seduced by the looks
Making a proper assessment of maize crop maturity, rather than just going by date or…